Mal-1

Mal-1 is the debut album by the jazz pianist and composer Mal Waldron. It was released through Prestige Records in May 1957. It was recorded in November 1956.

Reception

A contemporaneous review by John S. Wilson stated that trumpeter Idrees Sulieman and alto saxophonist Gigi Gryce "play unusually well while Waldron contributes several provocative compositions and arrangements (especially a version of 'Yesterdays' that is a remarkably interesting rewriting of a real warhorse) and plays with typically dark, warm charm". The AllMusic review by Jim Todd stated, "Mal Waldron's recording debut as a leader presents the pianist with his many gifts already well developed".

Track listing

1. "Stablemates" (Benny Golson) – 4:51
2. "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) – 7:47
3. "Transfiguration" (Lee Sears = Gigi Gryce) – 7:17
4. "Bud Study" – 5:48 (Mal Waldron)
5. "Dee's Dilemma" – 6:58 (Mal Waldron)
6. "Shome" (Idrees Sulieman) – 5:07

Personnel

• Mal Waldron – piano
• Idrees Sulieman – trumpet
• Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone
• Julian Euell – bass
• Arthur Edgehill – drums

References